Keep Your And Off My Roof

Simply cleaning shingles and keeping them free of dirt can also reduce the risk for algae moss fungal and lichen growth that can compromise your roof s integrity.

Keep your and off my roof.

You can use a roofing tar and a few nails about every 32 inches apart. Position them along sections of the roof or in gutters to prevent icy build up. Below are seven simple roof maintenance tips to ensure a healthy roof for as long as possible. The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of.

Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof. The trick is to put the flashing under the tab of the shingle as far up the roof as you can. It s always a good idea to run it the total length of the roof why not you re up there anyway. But keep an eye on your energy bill and be sure to unplug them when warmer temperatures arrive.

An approach which is not recommended is using a power washer to spray the leaves out of your roof valleys. Avoid power washing your roof. Making sure the flashing lays as flat as it can.